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PODCAST: Fighting drought with technology

The Russian ruble, PetSmart's pricetag, and California's drought.

Renewed concern in Russia with the ruble slipping yet again. More on that. Plus, we look at the biggest private equity deal of 2014: PetSmart agreeing to be purchased for $8.7 billion. And if you haven’t heard, California is experiencing a serious drought. It’s also the home of that cradle of innovation, We look at what the tech sector is doing to attack the drought.

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